#1
فریدون چو شد بر جهان کامگار
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ندانست جز خویشتن شهریار
“When Fereydun attained his heart's desire over the world, he acknowledged no ruler besides himself.”
#2
به رسم کیان تاج و تخت مهی
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بیاراست با کاخ شاهنشهی
“According to the tradition of Kayanid kings, he adorned the supreme throne and crown within the royal palace.”
#3
به روز خجسته سر مهر‌ماه
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به سر بر نهاد آن کیانی کلاه
“On an auspicious day at the beginning of the month of Mehr, he placed that Kayanid crown upon his head.”
#4
زمانه بی‌اندوه گشت از بدی
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گرفتند هر کس ره ایزدی
“The times became free from grief and evil, and every person embraced the divine path.”
#5
دل از داوری‌ها بپرداختند
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به آیین یکی جشن نو ساختند
“They emptied their hearts of disputes and established a new festival according to tradition.”
#6
نشستند فرزانگان شادکام
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گرفتند هر یک ز یاقوت جام
“The wise men sat together in joy, each taking up a goblet carved of ruby.”
#7
می روشن و چهرهٔ شاه نو
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جهان نو ز داد و سر ماه نو
“With radiant wine and the face of the new king, a new world emerged from justice at the start of the new month.”
#8
بفرمود تا آتش افروختند
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همه عنبر و زعفران سوختند
“He commanded fire to be kindled, and they burned ambergris and saffron everywhere.”
#9
پرستیدن مهرگان دین اوست
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تن‌آسانی و خوردن آیین اوست
“Celebrating the festival of Mehregan was his custom; comfort and feasting were his rule.”
#10
اگر یادگار است از او ماه مهر
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بکوش و به رنج ایچ منمای چهر
“If the month of Mehr is a memorial from him, strive for good and show no sorrow on your face.”
#11
ورا بد جهان سالیان پانصد
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نیفکند یک روز بنیاد بد
“The world belonged to him for five hundred years, and not for a single day did he lay an evil foundation.”
#12
جهان چون برو بر نماند ای پسر
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تو نیز آز مپرست و انده مخور
“Since the world will not remain forever with him—O son!—do not worship greed nor indulge in grief.”
#13
نماند چنین دان جهان بر کسی
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درو شادکامی نیابی بسی
“Know that the world abides with no one in this manner, nor will you find much lasting joy in it.”
#14
فرانک نه آگاه بد زین نهان
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که فرزند او شاه شد بر جهان
“Faranak was unaware of this secret—that her son had become the monarch of the world.”
#15
ز ضحاک شد تخت شاهی تهی
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سرآمد برو روزگار مهی
“The royal throne was emptied of Zahhak, and the era of his supremacy came to an end.”
#16
پس آگاهی آمد ز فرخ پسر
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به مادر که فرزند شد تاجور
“Then news of her blessed son reached the mother—that her child had been crowned king.”
#17
نیایش‌کنان شد سر و تن بشست
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به پیش جهان‌داور آمد نخست
“In prayer, she washed her head and body, coming first before the Ruler of the World.”
#18
نهاد آن سرش پست بر خاک بر
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همی‌خواند نفرین به ضحاک بر
“She placed her head low upon the earth, sending curses upon Zahhak.”
#19
همی آفرین خواند بر کردگار
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بر آن شادمان گردش روزگار
“She uttered praises unto the Creator for that joyful turn of fate.”
#20
وزان پس کسی را که بودش نیاز
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همی‌داشت روز بد خویش راز
“Thereafter, whenever she met anyone in need, she kept the secret of her own past days of hardship.”
#21
نهانش نوا کرد و کس را نگفت
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همان راز او داشت اندر نهفت
“She comforted them in secret and told no one, keeping her hidden deeds in darkness.”
#22
یکی هفته زین گونه بخشید چیز
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چنان شد که درویش نشناخت نیز
“For a full week she bestowed riches in this manner, until no poor person could be found.”
#23
دگر هفته مر بزم را کرد ساز
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مهانی که بودند گردن فراز
“The following week she prepared a grand feast for the exalted chieftains of the realm.”
#24
بیاراست چون بوستان خان خویش
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مهان را همه کرد مهمان خویش
“She adorned her abode like a garden, inviting all the nobles to be her guests.”
#25
وزان پس همه گنج آراسته
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فراز آوریده نهان خواسته
“Thereafter, she readied all her treasures—the wealth she had gathered and kept concealed.”
#26
همان گنج‌ها را گشادن گرفت
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نهاده همه رای دادن گرفت
“She began to unlock those treasures, resolving to bestow all that she had laid store by.”
#27
گشادن در گنج را گاه دید
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درم خوار شد چون پسر شاه دید
“She saw that the time had come to open the treasury; silver became of little worth once she saw her son as king.”
#28
همان جامه و گوهر شاهوار
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همان اسپ تازی به زرین عذار
“Splendid garments, royal gems, and Arab steeds with golden bridles,”
#29
همان جوشن و خود و زوپین و تیغ
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کلاه و کمر هم نبودش دریغ
“Along with suits of mail, helmets, javelins, swords, crowns, and belts—she spared none of them.”
#30
همه خواسته بر شتر بار کرد
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دل پاک سوی جهاندار کرد
“She loaded all this wealth upon camels, turning her pure heart toward the Creator of the World.”
#31
فرستاد نزدیک فرزند چیز
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زبانی پر از آفرین داشت نیز
“She sent these gifts to her son, her tongue overflowing with blessings.”
#32
چو آن خواسته دید شاه زمین
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بپذرفت و بر مام کرد آفرین
“When the king of the earth saw those treasures, he accepted them and praised his mother.”
#33
بزرگان لشگر چو بشناختند
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بر شهریار جهان تاختند
“When the army leaders learned of this, they hastened to the sovereign of the world,”
#34
که ای شاه پیروز‌ِ یزدان‌شناس
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ستایش مر او را و زویت سپاس
“Saying: 'O victorious king who knowest God! Praise be to Him, and gratitude to thee!”
#35
چنین روز روزت فزون باد بخت
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بد اندیشگان را نگون باد بخت
“May thy fortune increase day by day, and may the luck of thy ill-wishers be overturned!”
#36
تو را باد پیروزی از آسمان
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مبادا به جز داد و نیکی گمان
“May victory be granted to thee from the heavens, and may no thought of thee be had save justice and goodness!'”
#37
و زآن پس جهان‌دیدگان سوی شاه
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ز هر گوشه‌ای برگرفتند راه
“Thereafter, experienced elders of the world made their way toward the king from every corner.”
#38
همه زرّ و گوهر برآمیختند
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به تاج سپهبد فرو ریختند
“They mixed gold and jewels together and showered them over the commander's crown.”
#39
همان مهتران از همه کشور‌ش
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بدان خرمی صف زده بر درش
“The leaders of all his lands stood lined up in joyful order at his door.”
#40
ز یزدان همی‌خواستند آفرین
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بر آن تاج و تخت و کلاه و نگین
“They sought blessings from God upon that crown, throne, diadem, and signet ring.”
#41
همه دست برداشته بآسمان
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همی خواندندش به نیکی گمان
“All raised their hands to the sky, praying for him with good faith,”
#42
که جاوید بادا چنین شهریار
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برومند بادا چنین روزگار
“Saying: 'May such a monarch reign forever, and may such an era remain fruitful!'”
#43
و زآن پس فریدون به گرد جهان
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بگردید و دید آشکار و نهان
“Thereafter Fereydun traveled around the world, beholding both the open and the secret.”
#44
هر آن چیز کز راه بیداد دید
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هر آن بوم و بر کآن نه آباد دید
“Whatever he saw that stemmed from injustice, and whatever land he found uncultivated,”
#45
به نیکی ببست از همه دست بد
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چنانک از ره هوشیاران سزد
“He bound the hand of evil with goodness, as befitted the way of the wise.”
#46
بیاراست گیتی بسان بهشت
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به جای گیا سرو گلبن بکشت
“He adorned the world like paradise, planting cypresses and rosebushes in place of weeds.”
#47
از آمل گذر سوی تمیشه کرد
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نشست اندر آن نامور بیشه کرد
“Passing from Amol, he made his way to Tamisheh, taking up residence in that famous forest,”
#48
کجا کز جهان گوش خوانی همی
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جز این نیز نامش ندانی همی
“Which in the world is called Gosh, and by no other name is it known.”